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Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,182

Subaru Legacy Limited   
Difference: $1,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyBeetle
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouring XTR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,745 $34,195 $35,895 $31,450
Rear spoiler 365 365 365  
Metal pedals 172 172 172  
Rear spoiler 237 237 237  
Metal pedals 112 112 112  
Options (change) 537 537 537 0
Options (change) 349 349 349 0
Destination 900 900 900 820
Total Price $31,182 $35,632 $37,332 $32,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Legacy Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Legacy Limited XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,088
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,901
Model Year2020202020202016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyBeetle
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouring XTR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine182hp H4260hp H4260hp H4210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8CVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18225/50-18235/40-19
Total Price$31,182$35,632$37,332$32,270
Adjustments for Features-3,000-3,900-3,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,182$31,732$34,332$32,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,550$6,150$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2020202020202016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyBeetle
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouring XTR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10$10 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote app   $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support   $0
Navigation app$50$50$50 
Navigation system   $600
SD Card slot   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,485$6,385$5,485$2,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,000$3,900$3,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-120-137-1000

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20202016
ModelLegacyBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in100.0 in
Length190.6 in168.4 in
Width72.4 in71.2 in
Height59.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,500 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.129.9 ft3

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